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Diamond (1.21 carat fancy-red octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (1.21 carat fancy-red octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (1.21 carat fancy-red octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (1.21 carat fancy-red octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (1.21 carat fancy-red octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 56513
Mineral:Diamond (1.21 carat fancy-red octahedral crystal)
Locality:Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Lustrous transparent natural diamond crystal with translucent red inclusions that give the diamond fancy-red color when properly oriented. Also small dark inclusions are scattered throughout. The diamond is octahedral form with striated surface patterns.
Overall Size:6x5x4 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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